UPDATE: Driver Identified in Fatal Accident

Authorities believe they've identified the driver who died in a fiery crash early Monday morning.

Chief Shawn Graham with the Wood County Sheriff's Office says they believe the driver to be 22-year-old Jake Cunningham

They're still waiting on official confirmation from the medical examiner's office.

Cunningham died Monday morning when he crashed his car.

Investigators say the car was heading north on St Marys Pike, when it went off the side of the road, hit a mailbox then hit a telephone pole.

The car then flipped and landed on the road-- where it burst into flames.

Investigators say speed appears to be the main factor.

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UPDATE: 2/18/13 4:50PM

Investigators are now saying speed was a main factor in an early morning crash that turned deadly.

It all happened on St. Marys Pike where deputies say a driver wrecked his car and was trapped inside whenever it bust into flames.

Deputies say that body is still trying to be identified but they believe it to be a 22-year-old Waverly man.

Investigators say the car was heading north on St. Marys Pike, when it went off the side of the road, hitting a mailbox then swerving back onto the road. "Crossed over into the south bound lane, left the roadway again, struck a telephone box went into a culvert near Valley Mills Road in St. Marys Pike, the vehicle went airborne, flipped and came to rest on it's wheels in the roadway, however pretty much almost immediately the vehicle burst into flames," explains Chief Deputy Shawn Graham.

Investigators say speed appeared to be a factor, and a witness also reported he was going at a high speed.

The medical examiner will identify the body.

UPDATE:2/18/2013 7:49 AM

Wood County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a fatal accident on St. Marys Pike.

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